Gender

• What is the role of Mecrets in the education system?

  They promote matters for girls.
• What does the 1988 National Curriculum aim for?

  Equal opportunities in education.
• What are the GIST and WISE programs designed to do?

  Promote gender equality in education.
• What is the purpose of the selection and league tables?

  To incentivize recruiting high achievers.
• What does Sewell (2006) argue about schools?

  Schools favor feminine traits.
• How does the feminization of education affect boys according to Sewell?

  Boys feel less encouraged in schools.
• What does Gorard (2008) say about gender gaps?

  They widened after coursework introduction.
• What did Misres and Brown (1998) find about coursework?

  Girls are more successful in coursework.
• What did Etagood (2005) argue about exam influence?

  Exams have more influence on grades.
• Who studied gender achievement in 2000?

  Francis
• What did Epstein (1998) find about boys in school?

  Boys face backlash for academic success.
• What does Francis (2009) claim about boys' concerns?

  Boys are more concerned about peer pressure.
• How are high-achieving girls labeled according to the study?

  They are often labeled as "boffins."
• What do Browne and Ross (1991) say about gender domains?

  Boys and girls see different subjects as suitable.
• What does Mac an Ghaill (1994) say about masculinity in schools?

  Masculinity is reinforced through peer interactions.
• What is hegemonic masculinity according to Connell?

  It dominates pupils' experiences in schools.
• What did Parker (1996) find about verbal abuse in schools?

  It reinforces gender identities.
• How does abusive language affect gender identities?

  It reinforces traditional gender roles.
• What are the implications of the feminization of education?

  It may disadvantage boys academically.
• How does peer pressure affect girls' academic performance?

  It can discourage them from excelling.
• What role do teachers play in reinforcing gender norms?

  They may unconsciously favor one gender.
• How does family background influence gender achievement?

  It can affect educational expectations and support.
• How do gender identities relate to academic subjects?

  They influence students' subject choices and interests.